Chick-Fil-A

2304 First Street East, Vidalia, GA 30474

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Chick-Fil-A has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Vidalia restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in reach in cooler. COS: Manager placed thermometer in reach in cooler.

511-6-1.05(2)(k)

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside raw chicken cabinet.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup on floor of walk in freezer. CA: Clean and sanitize floor as soon as possible.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of sliced fruit being stored uncovered in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC instructed food handler to cover.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer wipes stored by vegetable slicer and by food prep line. COS Sanitizer wipes moved to proper location.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chick-Fil-A inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A is inspected around three times per year on average.

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